In England, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) are designated by Natural England, which is responsible for protecting England's natural environment. Designation as an SSSI gives legal protection to the most important wildlife and geological sites. As of April 2020, there are 118 SSSIs in Hampshire, of which 107 are designated for their biological interest, 5 for their geological interest, and 6 for both interests. Key Interest B = site of biological interest G = site of geological interest Public access FP = access to footpaths through the site only No = no public access to site PP = public access to part of site Yes = public access to all or most of the site Other classifications GCR = Geological Conservation Review site HIWWT = Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust LNR = Local nature reserve NCR = Nature Conservation Review site NNR = National nature reserve NT = National Trust Ramsar = Ramsar site, an internationally important wetland site RHPG = Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England SAC = Special Area of Conservation SM = Scheduled monument SPA = Special Protection Area under the European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds Sites See also List of local nature reserves in Hampshire Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Notes References Sources Hampshire Sites of Special Scientific Interest